elevation

/,ɛlə'veɪʃən/ noun
9 letters4 syllables12 points in Scrabble®15 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS8
NOUN
1

Angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object).

2

The event of something being raised upward.

“an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon”

3

The act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something.

“his elevation to cardinal”

4

The highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development.

5

A raised or elevated geological formation.

6

(ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump.

“a dancer of exceptional elevation”

7

Distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level).

“there was snow at the higher elevations”

8

Drawing of an exterior of a structure.

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